Module 5. Geography

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A. Analyze the cultural, physical, economic and political characteristics that define regions and describe reasons that regions change over time. Regions are defined by cultural, physical, economic and political characteristics. Developments in technology, trade and economics have led to new geographic considerations. You should be able to identify characteristics that define geographic regions and classify those characteristics into cultural, physical, economic and political categories.

Centers of industry have shifted to access natural resources. Agricultural areas no longer serve as the centers of our economic activities. Instead, urban areas with their access to industry, communication and transportation are the centers of our economy.